The PS5 Pro, an updated version of the 2020 video game console that is set to deliver several improvements over the original model, including an upgraded GPU, more powerful ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling via PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, is priced at $699.99 because Sony Interactive Entertainment has less competition to worry about these days, according to the latest thoughts shared by Piers Harding-Rolls, a games industry analyst at Ampere. Harding-Rolls’ comments come on the heels of a poll that suggest Sony should have went for a lower price, however, with only 14% of respondents saying that they will be buying the system.
Harding-Rolls said:
- “…a lack of direct competitor to its mid-cycle upgrade compared to last generation (where Microsoft was preparing the Xbox One X).”
- “The lack of competition means it is an easier decision for Sony to run with a higher price point to protect its existing margins.”
- “For most prospective PS5 consumers, the standard edition will represent the value sweet spot.”
A look into how the PS5 Pro might be doing sales-wise:
Sony revealed yesterday:
The PS5 Pro console will be available this holiday at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY (includes tax). It will include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed in every PS5 Pro purchase. PS5 Pro is available as a disc-less console, with the option to purchase the currently available Disc Drive for PS5 separately.
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PC gamers
Buys 4070 super for $600
Sony releases PS5 pro with 4070 super equivalent GPU
Gets ideas from Nvidia
Or in Europe 880$, hell no
Metro readers discuss the PS5 pro situation:
To paraphrase Ian Malcom, Sony was so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.
I found the PS5 Pro reveal to be very motivational. I mean, if Sony has the stones to release a £700 console that they don’t seem to be making any games for, then I can negotiate a raise at work or ask out that girl I like.
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"Marees, post: 89267, member: 1536" wrote:Metro readers discuss the PS5 pro situation:
To paraphrase Ian Malcom, Sony was so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.
I found the PS5 Pro reveal to be very motivational. I mean, if Sony has the stones to release a £700 console that they don’t seem to be making any games for, then I can negotiate a raise at work or ask out that girl I like.
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Developers probably are asking for it, but they’re generally not business-oriented. It’s Sony and other publishers that should’ve realised the idea was madness at this price.
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"Marees, post: 89268, member: 1536" wrote:Developers probably are asking for it, but they’re generally not business-oriented. It’s Sony and other publishers that should’ve realised the idea was madness at this price.
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Another comment:
"Just realised that Sony got the name of the new machine wrong. PS5 Pro-fit. There. I fixed it. Now, you can get a second job and own one too. Or, maybe buy two! Mark Cerny is Ken Kutaragi and I claim my prize!"
It's name should be PS5 Concord Cope.
"Marees, post: 89221, member: 1536" wrote:PC gamers
Buys 4070 super for $600
Sony releases PS5 pro with 4070 super equivalent GPU
Gets ideas from Nvidia
Yep, I've been seeing a ton of similar things on Reddit like this and can't argue against it either. I still say folks ought to be taking a look at the 4070 TI SUPERs (worst name ever) since for $799 it's a decent offer for a scaled-down 4080 GPU and will run circles around PS5 Pro. I wouldn't be surprised if some go on sale for less soon unless inventory dries up.
I was curious and yep just found a couple:
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG8NYT3/?tag=thefpsreview-20[/URL]
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Just had a thought for a funny meme.
1. Meeting at Microsoft: A staff person raises their hand and says "I heard the new PS5 Pro will cost $700, I wonder if that'll cause Series S sales to increase?"
2. Uncomfortable silence as all stare at each other
3. Room bursts out laughing as Spencer chokes saying "Oh c'mon now, that'll never happen!"
"Peter_Brosdahl, post: 89280, member: 87" wrote:Just had a thought for a funny meme.
1. Meeting at Microsoft: A staff person raises their hand and says "I heard the new PS5 Pro will cost $700, I wonder if that'll cause Series S sales to increase?"
2. Uncomfortable silence as all stare at each other
3. Room bursts out laughing as Spencer chokes saying "Oh c'mon now, that'll never happen!"
Reminds me of the time, during covid lockdown shortages, when these things were selling like hot cakes
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One of two things will happen here:
People will get over the price. Scalpers scoop these things up, and we see them selling on ebay for $1500+ anyway amid "scarcity". I mean, this is what has happened with almost every nVidia release for the past few generations.
But if by the time Black Friday hits, if scalpers haven't kept the inventory dry, we see many amazing sales and big combo deals pop up. And this is what has happened with almost every AMD release for the past few generations.
I think the initial high price is very much the ideal situation for manufacturers that are having their product scalped day 1. Why let the scalpers get all the profit? Come out with a price 2x - 3x what you would normally charge, let the scalpers eat the inventory at huge profit, and then lower the price over time.
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Join Discussion →PC gamers
Buys 4070 super for $600
Sony releases PS5 pro with 4070 super equivalent GPU
Gets ideas from Nvidia
Or in Europe 880$, hell no
Metro readers discuss the PS5 pro situation:
To paraphrase Ian Malcom, Sony was so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.
I found the PS5 Pro reveal to be very motivational. I mean, if Sony has the stones to release a £700 console that they don’t seem to be making any games for, then I can negotiate a raise at work or ask out that girl I like.
[URL unfurl="true"]https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/12/games-inbox-high-ps5-pro-price-xboxs-fault-21589478/[/URL]
Developers probably are asking for it, but they’re generally not business-oriented. It’s Sony and other publishers that should’ve realised the idea was madness at this price.
[URL unfurl="true"]https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/11/games-inbox-ps5-pro-expensive-21582025/?ito=x-flow[/URL]
Another comment:
"Just realised that Sony got the name of the new machine wrong. PS5 Pro-fit. There. I fixed it. Now, you can get a second job and own one too. Or, maybe buy two! Mark Cerny is Ken Kutaragi and I claim my prize!"
It's name should be PS5 Concord Cope.
Yep, I've been seeing a ton of similar things on Reddit like this and can't argue against it either. I still say folks ought to be taking a look at the 4070 TI SUPERs (worst name ever) since for $799 it's a decent offer for a scaled-down 4080 GPU and will run circles around PS5 Pro. I wouldn't be surprised if some go on sale for less soon unless inventory dries up.
I was curious and yep just found a couple:
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG8NYT3/?tag=thefpsreview-20[/URL]
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBQF6PC6/?tag=thefpsreview-20[/URL]
Just had a thought for a funny meme.
1. Meeting at Microsoft: A staff person raises their hand and says "I heard the new PS5 Pro will cost $700, I wonder if that'll cause Series S sales to increase?"
2. Uncomfortable silence as all stare at each other
3. Room bursts out laughing as Spencer chokes saying "Oh c'mon now, that'll never happen!"
Reminds me of the time, during covid lockdown shortages, when these things were selling like hot cakes
[embedded media]
One of two things will happen here:
People will get over the price. Scalpers scoop these things up, and we see them selling on ebay for $1500+ anyway amid "scarcity". I mean, this is what has happened with almost every nVidia release for the past few generations.
But if by the time Black Friday hits, if scalpers haven't kept the inventory dry, we see many amazing sales and big combo deals pop up. And this is what has happened with almost every AMD release for the past few generations.
I think the initial high price is very much the ideal situation for manufacturers that are having their product scalped day 1. Why let the scalpers get all the profit? Come out with a price 2x - 3x what you would normally charge, let the scalpers eat the inventory at huge profit, and then lower the price over time.